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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 17, 2021 15:40:43 GMT
DD’s spring break is at the end of the month and I doubt we will do anything. DH will likely have to work. Everything will likely be a muddy mess both here and at the lake cabin so there will be nothing fun to do at either place, and we have zero budget for traveling even if there was somewhere to go that wouldn’t be a total spring break Covidfest.
Personally I would love it if DH would take a day off of work to help me get rid of some of the mountain of outgrown clothes and stuff we need to take to various donation places, but that is highly unlikely. Sigh.
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Post by milocat on Mar 17, 2021 15:50:12 GMT
Second year of not going to a sunny beach. We're going to the mountains for 3 nights. Our spring break starts on the Easter weekend.
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Post by peano on Mar 17, 2021 15:55:53 GMT
DS was to have come home tomorrow for the weekend; his school isn't having a spring break. He just called and said one of his roommates had an abnormal COVID test which usually means positive. Roommate was retested, but no results back yet. Most likely, DS won't come. I'm pretty sad because this week has kind of sucked already.
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Post by maryland on Mar 17, 2021 17:40:29 GMT
Going to take my senior to see his top two college choices. Hoping it will help him finally make a decision. My daughter narrowed her choices to four schools. Two she is very familiar with because oldest sister went to one, and middle sister when to the other and it's local. She has seen the other two 5 yrs. ago on her sisters visits. But it's been so long and with covid, we haven't planned any college visits. So she will probably just go to one of the two she knows, probably the local one. It's too bad, we usually love college visits. |
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Post by ~summer~ on Mar 17, 2021 19:02:49 GMT
Oh no - skiing would be near bend (maybe?). Palm Springs would be about warmer weather, walking around looking at all the cool mid century houses, and hiking Joshua tree. Yes sad that this has been a low rain fall year again. Did you decide where you’re going? We leave for Bend Saturday morning. Can’t wait for the change of scenery. yes I rented literally a ranch in the desert and we are going to explore Joshua Tree and Palm Springs. It’s a good time of year for that area. I am going to rent in Bend when weather is warmer this year - if you have a rental right in Bend I would love the details. I went back and forth between being in Sunriver or being right in downtown Bend and I think I would prefer the downtown being able to walk places. But everyone around here gushes so much about Sunriver... |
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Post by ntsf on Mar 17, 2021 19:09:30 GMT
I'm in sun valley idaho.. last week quiet and few skiers.. this week, spring break has hit and there are lots of people in town, kids in classes on the ski hill. the area has no reservations.. unlike many ski hills, but they enforce masks on the ski hill, the buses..the town still has mandatory masks.. so it is sunny, warm and fun. still plenty of snow.
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Post by beachbum on Mar 17, 2021 20:14:55 GMT
Spring Break comes here to SWFL, so we do our best to stay home. Traffic is crazy, beaches are packed and restaurants/bars are full. Not my favorite time of year here.
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Post by busy on Mar 17, 2021 20:21:10 GMT
Did you decide where you’re going? We leave for Bend Saturday morning. Can’t wait for the change of scenery. yes I rented literally a ranch in the desert and we are going to explore Joshua Tree and Palm Springs. It’s a good time of year for that area. I am going to rent in Bend when weather is warmer this year - if you have a rental right in Bend I would love the details. I went back and forth between being in Sunriver or being right in downtown Bend and I think I would prefer the downtown being able to walk places. But everyone around here gushes so much about Sunriver... Downtown Bend and Sunriver are totally different experiences. We love Sunriver when we go with friends or extended family, because there is a lot of family-friendly stuff to do and the kids (DS is only 13, so younger than yours, his cousins are close in age) can have a lot of freedom on their bikes (there are bike trails everywhere there - we never get in our car unless we're going somewhere outside Sunriver). SHARC is fun with indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river, and a couple water slides. Horseback riding, canoeing, golf, nature center, etc etc etc. Super low key and enjoyable, but it's not far to Bend and all the sights, hikes, etc. in the vicinity. But almost everything there is vacation rentals (I've never stayed in the lodge) and while there are restaurants in the Village, none is great. We generally do almost all of our meals at the house. When it's just DH, DS, and me, we stay in Bend. Downtown Bend is not urban - it's far too small for that - but there are a lot of restaurants, breweries, shopping, etc. that you can easily walk to. The Deschutes goes right through town, there are some lovely riverfront parks, and it's a great place to explore. If you're there during the summer, there's an outdoor music series near the Old Mill District and it's a fantastic venue. Like Sunriver, all the area destinations/sights are pretty nearby. Lots of hotel options, as well as Airbnbs. The Airbnbs that are within walking distance of central downtown (the Drake Park area, generally speaking) fill up very quickly. They both have their plusses, and either can be a great home base for exploring the wider area. |
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Post by scrapmaven on Mar 17, 2021 20:23:33 GMT
Stay home and deal w/it.  On the other hand, we're getting vaccinated and will hopefully be able to enjoy next spring break. |
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Post by janeliz on Mar 17, 2021 20:47:31 GMT
My college freshman doesn’t get a spring break this year, but my youngest has next week off. I never get my act together and make plans, so we may just do a day trip of some sort. Maybe a hike somewhere if we get a pretty day.
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Post by ~summer~ on Mar 17, 2021 20:52:17 GMT
yes I rented literally a ranch in the desert and we are going to explore Joshua Tree and Palm Springs. It’s a good time of year for that area. I am going to rent in Bend when weather is warmer this year - if you have a rental right in Bend I would love the details. I went back and forth between being in Sunriver or being right in downtown Bend and I think I would prefer the downtown being able to walk places. But everyone around here gushes so much about Sunriver... Downtown Bend and Sunriver are totally different experiences. We love Sunriver when we go with friends or extended family, because there is a lot of family-friendly stuff to do and the kids (DS is only 13, so younger than yours, his cousins are close in age) can have a lot of freedom on their bikes (there are bike trails everywhere there - we never get in our car unless we're going somewhere outside Sunriver). SHARC is fun with indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river, and a couple water slides. Horseback riding, canoeing, golf, nature center, etc etc etc. Super low key and enjoyable, but it's not far to Bend and all the sights, hikes, etc. in the vicinity. But almost everything there is vacation rentals (I've never stayed in the lodge) and while there are restaurants in the Village, none is great. We generally do almost all of our meals at the house. When it's just DH, DS, and me, we stay in Bend. Downtown Bend is not urban - it's far too small for that - but there are a lot of restaurants, breweries, shopping, etc. that you can easily walk to. The Deschutes goes right through town, there are some lovely riverfront parks, and it's a great place to explore. If you're there during the summer, there's an outdoor music series near the Old Mill District and it's a fantastic venue. Like Sunriver, all the area destinations/sights are pretty nearby. Lots of hotel options, as well as Airbnbs. The Airbnbs that are within walking distance of central downtown (the Drake Park area, generally speaking) fill up very quickly. They both have their plusses, and either can be a great home base for exploring the wider area. yes you confirmed everything I already thought - I have friends that both stay at lodge in Sunriver and own homes there. I think if kids were little I’d stay there but when I/we go I’m going to look in downtown Bend. I’ve already researched walking distance to what look like good restaurants etc. I typically do a ton of research before booking. That being said if you know of good rentals throw them my way  |
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Post by bianca42 on Mar 17, 2021 20:56:55 GMT
I must be a horrible Mom because we have never taken a trip for Spring Break. I think one year I took the week off work and we maybe went to the zoo one day.
In my defense, as a child I never took a trip for Spring Break either.
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Post by busy on Mar 17, 2021 21:00:17 GMT
Downtown Bend and Sunriver are totally different experiences. We love Sunriver when we go with friends or extended family, because there is a lot of family-friendly stuff to do and the kids (DS is only 13, so younger than yours, his cousins are close in age) can have a lot of freedom on their bikes (there are bike trails everywhere there - we never get in our car unless we're going somewhere outside Sunriver). SHARC is fun with indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river, and a couple water slides. Horseback riding, canoeing, golf, nature center, etc etc etc. Super low key and enjoyable, but it's not far to Bend and all the sights, hikes, etc. in the vicinity. But almost everything there is vacation rentals (I've never stayed in the lodge) and while there are restaurants in the Village, none is great. We generally do almost all of our meals at the house. When it's just DH, DS, and me, we stay in Bend. Downtown Bend is not urban - it's far too small for that - but there are a lot of restaurants, breweries, shopping, etc. that you can easily walk to. The Deschutes goes right through town, there are some lovely riverfront parks, and it's a great place to explore. If you're there during the summer, there's an outdoor music series near the Old Mill District and it's a fantastic venue. Like Sunriver, all the area destinations/sights are pretty nearby. Lots of hotel options, as well as Airbnbs. The Airbnbs that are within walking distance of central downtown (the Drake Park area, generally speaking) fill up very quickly. They both have their plusses, and either can be a great home base for exploring the wider area. yes you confirmed everything I already thought - I have friends that both stay at lodge in Sunriver and own homes there. I think if kids were little I’d stay there but when I/we go I’m going to look in downtown Bend. I’ve already researched walking distance to what look like good restaurants etc. I typically do a ton of research before booking. That being said if you know of good rentals throw them my way I'll ask my cousin... she has a larger family and gets vacation rentals in Bend. We usually stay at hotels there or get a small rental since it's just the three of us. |
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